While Antoniacci commanded defensive attention, Rose consistently found openings, especially after halftime. Riverside leaned on him during a decisive third quarter stretch in which the Vikings began to separate themselves.
Friday night at Mid Valley was about more than a final score. With both teams and coaching staffs wearing green shirts carrying messages of support, the gym became a place of awareness, unity, and conversation. Scranton left with its first win of the season, but the lasting impact came from two programs standing together, reminding every student and athlete in the building that mental health matters and that no one has to carry the weight alone.
The Comets exploded out of the gate with one of the hottest shooting starts seen anywhere in District 2 this season, burying seven three-pointers in the opening quarter and stunning previously unbeaten Dallas with an early surge. The ball moved crisply, shots fell in waves, and Abington Heights controlled both the pace and confidence from the opening tip.
Two Pennsylvania boys made good. Two captains who climbed, fought, and gave back every step of the way. When Penn State storms into Yankee Stadium on December 27th for the Pinstripe Bowl, Dominic DeLuca and Nick Dawkins won’t just be representing the Nittany Lions. They’ll be representing home.